The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction has often seen exciting bidding wars, with uncapped players occasionally making headlines with record-breaking bids. These young talents, despite lacking international experience, have managed to catch the attention of franchisees with their performances in domestic cricket or other leagues. As teams look to strengthen their squads, several uncapped Indian players have made significant strides, with some even securing massive contracts. In this article, we take a look at the uncapped Indian players who have fetched the highest bids in IPL auction history, highlighting their journey and the expectations that come with such lofty valuations.
Uncapped Indian players with highest bids in IPL auction history
Player | Year | Price |
Avesh Khan | 2022 | Rs 10 crore |
Krishnappa Gowtham | 2021 | Rs 9.25 crores |
Shahrukh Khan | 2022 | Rs 9 crores |
Rahul Tewatia | 2022 | Rs 9 crores |
Krunal Pandya | 2018 | Rs 8.80 crores |
Avesh Khan
The Indian pacer Avesh Khan has clinched the highest bid IPL auction in 2022 as an uncapped Indian player. He received Rs 10 crore from Lucknow Super Giants. Avesh has featured in 47 IPL games and has 55 scalps to his name.
Krishnappa Gowtham
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had made a bold decision to buy Krishnappa Gowtham at 9.25 crores in the IPL 2021 auction. Surprisingly, He had not played a single match for CSK in that season.
Shahrukh Khan
The young Indian all-rounder Shahrukh Khan will be a center of attraction in IPL 2024 auction. It was been predicted that he would break the mark of the highest-paid uncapped player in the upcoming auction. He was signed by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2022 auction at Rs 9 crores.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia also received Rs 9 crores in 2022 as he joined Gujarat Titans (GT) after his impressive performance in Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya was an uncapped player in IPL 2018 when Mumbai Indians signed him at Rs 8.80 crores. Krunal has played 113 IPL matches and scored 1514 runs. The all-rounder has also bagged 70 wickets in his IPL career.